Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb
Salary: £87,976 to £93,323 per annum
Fixed Term End Date: 01/08/2029
Closing Date: Monday 25 May 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: RK5096-26-088
Role Overview
The Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange) (APVC) reports directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange). The role focuses on implementing the University Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategic Plan, ensuring quality and impact across the institution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead REF preparations, focusing on the units of assessment in one of the three panels to which the University plans to make a submission.
* Lead KEF preparations in the APVC’s areas of responsibility, agreed with the PVC RKE.
* Provide academic leadership of one of the University’s three Innovation Hubs.
* Collaborate closely with the Associate Directors of Research, Knowledge Exchange, and Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Governance; with the Director of the Doctoral College; with the Directors of the Centres of Research Excellence (COREs); and with the Departmental Research and Knowledge Exchange Coordinators.
* Facilitate the establishment and development of research and knowledge exchange activities and capabilities to drive excellence.
* Support the continued growth of the university’s research and knowledge exchange culture and enhance the experience of students, end-users, companies, and other partners.
* Use influence and motivation to increase research and knowledge exchange performance against key internal and external metrics.
Employment Details
The position is a fixed-term, full-time role for 3 years, with the option for job share.
Equality and Diversity
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
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